Product Overview
- Product Name: Excitebike
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Rev up your engines and prepare for high-octane motocross action in Excitebike, the 1985 NES classic developed and published by Nintendo. As a daring rider, you'll race against the clock or compete with rivals across challenging dirt tracks filled with ramps, obstacles, and hazards. Master the art of turbo boosts and precise landings to achieve top times and qualify for the prestigious Excitebike championship.
Gameplay Features
- Choose between solo time trials or competitive races against computer-controlled opponents.
- Utilize turbo boosts strategically to gain speed without overheating your engine.
- Navigate through five distinct tracks, each with unique layouts and challenges.
- Design your own custom tracks using the in-game editor for endless replayability.
- Adjust your bike's mid-air angle to ensure smooth landings and maintain momentum.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Excitebike was one of the first NES titles to feature a track editor, allowing players to create custom courses—a groundbreaking feature at the time. Interestingly, the game's side-scrolling engine laid the foundation for the development of Super Mario Bros., influencing its smooth scrolling mechanics.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Box
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1985
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 752492141692
- SKU: 11990
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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